Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor, Maine

Thuya Garden - The words “Asticou Terraces” are carved into a block of granite at the base of the stone steps that lead to Thuya Garden off the Peabody Drive section of Route 3, just southeast of Asticou Inn. The stairs (on the eastern side of Peabody Drive) wind up the front of the granite cliffs providing a panoramic view of Northeast Harbor. Parking is provided across the street from the stairs. For those not able or wanting to make the walk, there is a single lane road (Thuya Drive?) leading to the garden a short distance past the stairs to the south. There is adequate parking at the entrance gate to the garden. Once there, be sure to try the different paths. Some take you to places unseen from the main section. As with the Asticou Azalea Garden, there are wonderful spots for sitting. (photos)

Both the Asticou Azalea Garden and the Thuya Garden were originally designed and built by Charles K. Savage with financial support from John D. Rockefeller. (view Thuya Garden photos and Asticou Terraces photos)

Thuya Garden is owned and maintained by the Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve and a committee of volunteers. Contributions to aid in its support are welcomed. Visitors are asked to donate $3.00. Those wishing to make a tax deductible donation should make the gift out to:

Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve
P.O. Box 208
Seal Harbor, ME 04675